W is for Waxwing
The sleek, beautiful waxwing is not usually a British resident, but breeds in northern coniferous forests around the globe, from Scandinavia to Asia to North America.
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Sumatran Rhino Extinct in Malaysia
It is vital for the survival of the species that all remaining Sumatran rhinos are viewed as a metapopulation, meaning that all are managed in a single program across national and international borders in order to maximize overall birth rate.
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Panda Data Shows Success
A large scale study of giant panda habitat use and threats to their survival has proven how valuable long-term data is to the conservation of species. Pandas are using secondary forests far more than they have before, however human presence in panda habitats is increasing.
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Effectiveness of Protected Areas
A debate around the effectiveness of protected areas has been increasing in recent years. However, new research shows that, when well-funded and well-placed, they are a vital conservation tool and can protect and even enhance wildlife populations.
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Climate Change and Sea Turtles
The warming of the planet due to climate change is causing reproduction patterns to change.
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Polecat Comeback
Fingers crossed over the next 25 years we should see polecats continue to spread and consolidate their population throughout Britain.
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